Parkinson's disease is a degenerative disorder of the nervous system caused by the death of neurons that produce:a. dopamineb. norepinephrinec. acetylcholined. serotonin

c. acetylcholine

The cause of most cases of Parkinson's disease is:a. stroke/CVAb. trauma to the headc. infection of the braind. unknown

d. unknown

Which of the following is not a common sign of early Parkinson's disease?a. tremorb. muscle rigidity and weaknessc. bradykinesiad. dementia

d. dementia

The corpus striatum is an area of the brain important to Parkinson's disease because it controls:a. voluntary muscle movementb. unconscious muscle movementc. conscious thought processesd. wakefuleness

b. unconscious muscle movement

What is the relationship between acetylcholine and dopamine in the area of the brain that affects balance, posture, and involuntary muscle movmement?a. both dopamine and acetylcholine stimulate this regionb. both dopamine and acetylcholine in

d. dopamine inhibits and acetylcholine stimulates this region

What class of drugs may induce artificial Parkinsonism by interering with the same neural pathway and functions modified by a lack of dopamine?a. phenothiazinesb. tricyclic antidepressantsc. MAO inhibitorsd. benzodiazepines

Which class of drugs is given to discourage the development of tardive dyskinesia in clients being treated for psychosis?a. cholinergic drugsb. anticholinergic drugsc. dopaminergic drugsd. selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (

b. anticholinergic drugs

Which drug has been prescribed more extensively than any other medicationfor clients with Parkinson's disease?a. carbidopa (Lodosyn)b. benztropine (Cogentin)c. levodopa (Laradopa)d. tacrine (Cognex)

c. levodopa (Laradopa)

Which of the following are common side effects observed during therapy with levodopa (Laradopa)?a. sleep disorders such as insomniab. sedationc. involuntary muscle movementsd. seizures